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VA02 WMF

2002 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,996 mi
Last recorded120,996 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A397,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 120,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2015

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,569 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childs seat fitted to o/s/rear not allowing full belt inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,031 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

childs seat fitted to n/s/rear not allowing full seatbelt inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,933 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,460 miles

SMALL CHIP OAF==OIL LEAK==FR PADS VERY LOW OSF ALL 4 DISCS WORN==REAR PADS LOW OSR==OSF ROLL BAR WEARING==BRAKES UNBALANCED==AXLE BUSHES SPLIT RECC REPLACE==OSF REAR WISH BUSH SPLIT

Fail 14 Apr 2008 52,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SMALL CHIP OAF==OIL LEAK==FR PADS VERY LOW OSF ALL 4 DISCS WORN==REAR PADS LOW OSR==OSF ROLL BAR WEARING==BRAKES UNBALANCED==AXLE BUSHES SPLIT RECC REPLACE==OSF REAR WISH BUSH SPLIT

Pass 6 Apr 2007 41,829 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,965 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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VA02 WMF is a 2002 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 97,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA02 WMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA02 WMF registered?

VA02 WMF is a 2002 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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